Tyler Dunning

Head of Production

SeaLegacy

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 7 months)

As Head of Production, Tyler was responsible for the entire production process: pre-production, field production, post-production, and a collaborative process in support of distribution. He maintained clarity of information and good channels of communication between the producer, editor, supervising sound and color design, subcontractors, and the production accountant. He utilized a robust command of the SeaLegacy voice, a solid understanding of ocean conservation, and utilized a sense for how to translate this into finished pieces. He managed the department's resources to optimize deadlines while ensuring high-quality delivery was achieved.

Head of Operations

Sound Off Films

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

As Head of Operations, Tyler was responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day logistics, project management, legal documents, operational applications, human resources, managing the bookkeeper, client communications, assisted with development projects, and worked closely with the CEO.

Content Project Manager

Only One

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (3 months)

As Content Project Manager, Tyler worked hand in hand with the Executive Producer (and
Head of Creative) as needed to own day-to-day project management of the production
of major editorial franchises, multimedia stories, partnership content projects and/or
possibly impact media.

Associate Editor

Only One

Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

The Only One platform is a new home for stories, solutions, and community action to protect the ocean, tackle the climate crisis, and help fuel the movement for a more just and equitable planet.

As Associate Editor, Tyler assisted with the platform's strategic content through compelling, inclusive, and impact-driven storytelling.

Development Manager

The Mountaineers

Aug 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 2 months)

As the Development Manager, Tyler oversaw corporate and foundation relations and helped to coordinate donor-related special events.

Core Responsibilities: Managed all work leading to single and multi-year funding from grant-making foundations, corporations, and government entities. Procured and managed in-kind donations for organization-wide initiatives and coordinates the delivery of all sponsorship benefits. Reporting to the Director of Development, Tyler worked with the Development Staff and board committee members to oversee all aspects of event planning for donor related events, including planning, negotiating contracts, managing event collateral, and collaborating with corporate sponsors.

Freelance Writer

MGM

May 2017 - Jul 2017 (3 months)

With MGM Studios, Tyler developed and pitched content ideas that would become short, inspirational videos for their "Light Workers" brand. Once a pitch was approve, Tyler would work with an editor to produce copy for the videos.

Freelance Writer, Researcher, and Story Consultant

Selfemployed

Oct 2016 - Feb 2023 (6 years 5 months)

As a freelance writer, Tyler collaborates with various editorial, entertainment, and corporate entities, including: REI, Active.com, Reserve America, MGM Studios, The Gap, Submittable, and many more. Beyond editorial, this work involves public speaking, book tours, leading workshops and retreats, and designing books.

Freelance Writer

Gap

Jan 2015 - May 2015 (5 months)

Tyler freelanced with The Gap to help produce social justice and environmental articles for their "Do More" project. This included conducting research, pitching ideas to their editorial team, and producing the content. This included articles about the national parks, corporate innovation, water sanitation, technological advancements, and interviews with public figures.

Freelance Writer

ACTIVE Network

Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years 1 month)

For two years, Tyler worked closely with Active's editorial team to produce weekly online content for their blog. Topics ranged from outdoor recreation to travel advice to profiles of national and state parks to interviews with professional athletes.

Core Responsibilities: Collaborated with editors on a monthly basis to develop a communication timeline for the following weeks, including the sourcing, researching, and pitching of brand-relevant articles. Produced and delivered content by deadline. Researched, wrote, and edited stories of interest for the brand.

Visitor Service Associate

San Diego Natural History Museum

Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)

While at the museum, Tyler worked both as a Visitor Service Associate and on their special events team. Tyler helped to best serve customer’s needs through ticket and membership sales, museum assistance, and general knowledge of Balboa Park. The work included a proficient us of the Patron’s Edge program. With the special events team, Tyler helped to host events within the museum through event set-up, general assistance, and tear-down. Many of these events were fundraisers, galas, weddings, and celebrations for various organizations within the community.

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Event Staff

Della Terra Mountain Chateau

Jul 2010 - Oct 2010 (4 months)

The Della Terra Mountain Chateau is a remarkable wedding venue set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. While at this job I:
 Assisted with property upkeep and chateau housekeeping.
 Helped with setting up the wedding events.
 Served and bartended at weddings and prominent events
 Assisted guests with transportation and other general needs.

Non-Profit Representative

Invisible Children Inc

Jan 2009 - May 2011 (2 years 5 months)

Invisible Children is a social-justice organization that formulated in 2003 to help bring sustainable peace to central east Africa through education and employment opportunities. The primary goal of the organization is to raise global awareness around rebel violence in the area and bring an end to the use of child soldering. Tyler helped in many facets, including advocacy, public speaking, event and tour planning, fundraising, and product distribution.

Core Responsibilities: Successfully fundraised, coordinated volunteers, managed peers, and upheld the company code of conduct. Was very adaptable in demanding situations, such as intercultural communications, public and motivational speaking, conflict management, venue coordination

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Administrative Office Assistant

Furniture Leaders

Jan 2004 - Oct 2016 (12 years 10 months)

Furniture Leaders specializes in creating collective buying power for independent furniture stores in the northwest United States. As the Administrative Office Assistant, Tyler primarily oversaw the organization's operating system that allowed them to build, order, and ship containers of furniture from overseas.

Core Responsibilities: Effectively updated product lists and processed order confirmations and invoices. Assisted with furniture market planning, set up, and execution. Wrote the company’s computer software handbook and implemented the software's use within the organization. Helped to develop a new online program that increased the efficiency of container flow from overseas.

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